Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1971
Type of Wine | Sherry |
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Country | Spain |
Region | Montilla-Moriles |
Winery | Alvear |
Vintage | 1975 |
Grape | Pedro Ximenez |
Content (Alc) | 0.375 ltr (15%) |
Bodegas Alvear was founded in 1729, but it has only been since the 19th century that the production of the sweet Pedro Ximénez wines has been started. Until 1900, this was done with so-called vintage wines, which were only made in the very best years. From 1900, these old wines were mixed with younger ones and the soleras were created. The PX 1971 is the successor of the 1927 and is a 'solera wine' for which several vintages have been used, including 1971.
The Pedro Ximénez Solera 1971's fragrance is fantastic with aromas of plums, raisins and chocolate. The taste is full, sweet and very intense with a creamy structure and a very long lasting velvety aftertaste. This is a very exclusive version. only 60 bottles were made and the bottles are all numbered (see picture and 360 degree picture). The wine is in a wooden box.
Old and respectable, that's what you can call family business Alvear, founded in 1729. This bodega is located in southern Spain, in the DO Montilla-Moriles, close to the sherry area of Jerez. Because of the long, hot and dry summers, the grapes are planted on the slopes of the Montilla y Moriles ridge, so that they get cool at night.
Alvear's star grape is pedro ximénez. It can withstand the heat well and is used to the very poor, calcareous soils that are typical for this area. From this sugary grape, Alvear makes the same type of wine as in Jerez, both dry and sweet. The sweet wine, PX, is made from dried grapes and has an intense, deep flavour. The dry wines are aged for years in old barrels. During that period, younger and older wines are always mixed together. Some of the wines develop under a protective layer of yeast (the fino type), some oxidize (oloroso) and some experience both (amontillado). This creates a series of very special, complex and distinct wines. In Jerez they make the dry wines from the grape palomino fino. Because Alvear uses pedro ximénez, their wines are fuller and rounder in taste. Very tasty and highly recommended!
Type of Wine | Sherry |
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Country | Spain |
Region | Montilla-Moriles |
Winery | Alvear |
Grape | Pedro Ximenez |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 1975 |
Alcohol % | 15 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.375 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 96 |